Black members of Congress say reparations can’t wait in Trump’s ‘anti-Black’ America
Black members of Congress and advocates convened on Capitol Hill on Tuesday for what they say is an urgent call for reparations, even as Donald Trump’s White House uses the power of the presidency to dismantle decades-long work to achieve equity and justice for Black communities harmed by U.S. government-sanctioned chattel slavery and racial discrimination. […]
Viola Davis says Juilliard tried to mold her into a ‘perfect white actress’
Viola Davis has never been one to shy away from the truth, especially when it comes to the deeply embedded racial dynamics of the entertainment industry. In a recent conversation with Sam Fragoso on the “Talk Easy” podcast, the EGOT winner peeled back the curtain on her years at the prestigious Juilliard School of Performing […]
Trump’s $4.9 trillion tax plan targets Medicaid to offset costs
House Republicans proposed sweeping tax breaks Monday in President Donald Trump’s big priority bill, tallying at least $4.9 trillion in costs so far, partly paid for with cuts to Medicaid, food stamps and green energy programs used by millions of Americans. The House Ways and Means Committee named its package “THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL’’ in all capital letters, a […]
Cassie’s first day on the witness stand sheds more light on ‘freak-offs’
WARNING: This story contains graphic descriptions of physical and sexual violence. All eyes were on Casandra “Cassie” Ventura as she took the witness stand on Tuesday, May 13, in the federal high-profile sex trafficking case against her former boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs. The 38-year-old R&B singer arrived at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse […]
Jordan Chiles’ first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover is about self-expression
Jordan Chiles has just reached another milestone. She’s officially a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue rookie. On Tuesday, May 13, the annual swimsuit edition dropped with the 24-year-old gold medalist gymnast among this year’s crop of cover stars. For the cover, the 2-time Olympic medalist poses on beach rocks in The Boca Raton with a confident […]
US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs
U.S. retail egg prices fell in April from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year, according to government data released Tuesday. The average price for a dozen Grade A eggs declined to $5.12 last month after reaching a record $6.23 in March, according to the Consumer Price Index. It was the first month-to-month drop in egg prices […]
Mara Brock Akil wants to do a ‘Girlfriends’ movie—she just needs the funding
By now, the cultural imprint of Mara Brock Akil’s storytelling is undeniable. Her latest series, “Forever,” had all of us in our feelings this past weekend (including this writer). But for fans of her earlier work, “Girlfriends,” “Love Is,” and “The Game,” there’s one question that never fades: Will we ever get a proper sendoff […]
Why mental health support for Black and Brown youth must go beyond self-care
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. In today’s conversations about mental health, the dominant narrative is soft, sanitized, and rooted in privilege. It centers on self-care routines, wellness retreats, therapy apps, and motivational mantras. But for many Black and Brown youth across […]
Usher delivers inspirational commencement address at Emory University, receives honorary doctorate
Usher Raymond IV is officially a doctor—an honorary one, at least! Dressed in the school’s blue and gold garb, the 46-year-old R&B icon received an honorary doctorate during Emory University’s graduation ceremony on Monday, May 12, at the Atlanta-based school’s Woodruff Physical Education Center, where he also delivered the commencement address, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. […]
Keke Palmer shares her POV on her breakup in a shady remix of Usher’s ‘Confessions Part II’
In July 2023, Keke Palmer and her baby daddy and ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson sparked one of social media’s many great debates. After Palmer was spotted (looking great, might I add) at an Usher concert that summer, Jackson took to X to share his disdain for the mother of his child’s outfit choice, triggering discourse about […]